glass-rope — Hyalonema Hy a*lo*ne ma, n. [NL., fr. Gr. y alos glass + ? a thread.] (Zo[ o]l.) A genus of hexactinelline sponges, having a long stem composed of very long, slender, transparent, siliceous fibres twisted together like the strands of a color. The … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Glass-sponge — n. (Zo[ o]l.) A siliceous sponge, of the genus {Hyalonema}, and allied genera; so called from their glassy fibers or spicules; called also {vitreous sponge}. See {Glass rope}, and {Euplectella}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

glass fiber — A light but durable sculpture material used to reinforce resin, and hollow cast concrete. Thin filaments of glass are bonded into thin, flexible sheets called mats, strips of tape, or a fine, loosely stranded rope known as roving. Also see… … Glossary of Art Terms

Charles Glass — (born in 1951) is an American author, journalist, and broadcaster specializing in the Middle East. He writes regularly for The Spectator, was ABC News chief Middle East correspondent from 1983–93, and has worked as a correspondent for Newsweek… … Wikipedia

The Glass Mountain — is also a play by Tor Age Bringsvaerd, a short story by Donald Barthelme, a 1991 novel by Cynthia Voigt, and a 1949 film The Glass Mountain The Glass Mountain is the 6th pulp magazine story to feature The Avenger. Written by Paul Ernst, it was… … Wikipedia

Bell glass — Bell Bell, n. [AS. belle, fr. bellan to bellow. See {Bellow}.] 1. A hollow metallic vessel, usually shaped somewhat like a cup with a flaring mouth, containing a clapper or tongue, and giving forth a ringing sound on being struck. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English